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3 weeks ago
Enlace Chicago is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the residents of the Little Village Community by fostering a physically safe and healthy environment in which to live and by championing opportunities for educational advancement and economic development.
Job Responsibilities- To prevent shootings in the neighborhood assigned, the Street Outreach Workers have the following responsibilities:
- Know and support those most prone to violence in the community
- Work to intervene in circumstances in which violence is likely, including possible retaliation
- Work to understand why a shooting happened and how to prevent them in the future
- Develop strategies and understand trends to be better informed about potential community violence
- Work to gain the trust of the community and those that live the cycle of street violence so that they know the role of Street Outreach Workers
- Mentor a caseload of a minimum of 5 participants through life skill challenges
- Assisting event planning and programming organizing
- Knowing when to call for assistance when situations require it
- Experience working with youth most prone to violence, court involved and gang involved
- Excellent communication skills in multiple settings
- Experience or training in crisis intervention
- Knowledge of Little Village community and key individuals
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
- Vehicle required for shooting response, victim response, and canvassing purposes
- Valid Illinois driver's license, insurance, and good driving record
- A positive reputation in the community, such as a license to operate in the targeted area
Annual Salary for this position is 42k -45k, based on experience; comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and short and long term disability insurance, 403b retirement options, and generous paid time off.
Enlace Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Requirements: Enlace Chicago staff are required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved medical exemption prior to starting employment. If an approved medical exemption is obtained, weekly testing is required.
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